Bali Nine: AFP's role in case a 'gross error', should be cited when pleading for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's lives, lawyer says
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: AFP's role in case a 'gross error', should be cited when pleading for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's lives, lawyer says

ABC  

One of the lawyers involved in the Bali Nine drug case says Australian police should never have cooperated with Indonesia given the likelihood of death sentences being imposed. "It really said words to the effect of whatever action you see fit to take is quite alright with us, and it seemed to be an open-ended invitation to the Indonesian authorities," Mr Myers said. Australia in a 'terribly embarrassing situation' Mr Myers said the AFP's involvement could help assist in saving the lives of Chan and Sukumaran. "There is no doubt that the Attorney-General would have to personally approve the cooperation between foreign entities that could result in the death of Australian citizens, and there was no doubt that by allowing the Indonesians to really have cart blanche in relation to the Bali Nine, that all of the Bali Nine were being exposed to the death penalty."

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Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: After nearly 20 years behind bars in Indonesia, the last of the so-called Bali Nine prisoners have spent their first night free and back in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's no expectation Australia repay Indonesia, but experts say the diplomatic situation is likely more complex than that, as Oliver Gordon reports. Oliver Gordon: It's being described …

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home

Daily Mail  

Are now back in Australia as free men Five members of Bali Nine have returned home in Australia after the federal government struck a deal with Indonesia Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj flew back to Australia on a commercial flight on Sunday in a top secret mission following weeks of negotiations between the …

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” Australian Prime Minister …

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The remaining five Australians from …

Who are the Bali Nine? What did they do?
4 months ago

Who are the Bali Nine? What did they do?

ABC  

In 2005, nine Australians were arrested as part of a plot to smuggle heroin out of Bali. His sentence was briefly reduced to 20 years in 2006 on appeal, but when prosecutors appealed this, a court ruled his original life term should be upheld. This was reduced to a 20-year prison term on appeal, increased to a death penalty and …

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek, jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts, will further ‘distress’ Australians. Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Indonesia’s decision to further reduce the prison sentence of a man jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, which could free him within days if he is granted …

Bali Nine: Government defends AFP guidelines in wake of Chan, Sukumaran executions
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine: Government defends AFP guidelines in wake of Chan, Sukumaran executions

ABC  

The Federal Government has defended its approach to tackling transnational crime where the death penalty is involved, in the wake of the executions of Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. "There's guidelines, which are very explicit for the AFP, for how they deal with evidence in death penalty cases," Mr Keenan said today. The executions of Chan and …

Bali Nine: Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine: Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran

ABC  

Indonesia's ambassador to Australia has released a statement extending his government's sympathies to the families and friends of executed Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan. "Indonesia understands the views expressed by the people and government of Australia on the law enforcement measures taken against the two Bali Nine drug smuggling ringleaders," Mr Kesoema said. The statement also said that a …

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran executed by Indonesian firing squad
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran executed by Indonesian firing squad

ABC  

Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have been executed by firing squad in Indonesia, prompting Australia to recall its ambassador from Jakarta in protest. "It is with a very heavy heart that I confirm, despite our ongoing efforts right up until the last minute, to seek a stay of execution, our Australian citizens Mr Andrew Chan and Mr Myuran Sukumaran …

Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran 'dignified' ahead of executions
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran 'dignified' ahead of executions

ABC  

The families of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have made an eleventh hour plea for the lives of the two men ahead of their executions this morning, after "tough and dark" hours saying their final goodbyes. Michael Chan said both his brother and Sukumaran are "dignified" ahead of the executions, which he said amount to "cruel, undignified torture". Myuran Sukumaran's …

Bali Nine: Families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran mobbed as they arrive for potential last visit before executions
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine: Families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran mobbed as they arrive for potential last visit before executions

ABC  

There were chaotic scenes at the Indonesian port of Cilacap this morning as the families of Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran arrived for what is expected to be their final visit to the condemned men. One of Chan and Sukumaran's lawyers, Julian McMahon, said that "realistically, there's not much hope". The back of the portrait bears Sukumaran's …

Bali Nine duo will be moved to 'Death Island' this week
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine duo will be moved to 'Death Island' this week

Daily Mail  

They are expected to escort the men to their deaths It comes as reports have emerged that fighter jets have arrived in Bali He has been told to push ahead with Bali Nine duo's executions before any other foreign 'manoeuvres' Advisers to Indonesia's President say get executions over and done with It's 'very likely' Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will …

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott denies threatening Indonesia over clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott denies threatening Indonesia over clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says his statement on Monday linking Australia's tsunami relief contribution with calls for clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, was a "reminder" to Indonesia, and not a threat. Mr Abbott said Australia had helped Indonesia in the past and hoped it would reciprocate, in comments that an Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman interpreted as threatening. But …

Bali Nine: Indonesian officials end meeting without finalising time for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Indonesian officials end meeting without finalising time for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer

ABC  

A meeting about transferring Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran from their Bali prison in preparation for their execution has ended without finalising a time for the men to be transferred. Abbott denies threatening Indonesia Prime Minister Tony Abbott said his statement on Monday linking Australia's tsunami relief contribution with calls for clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran …

Bali Nine: Indonesia accepts explanation from Julie Bishop over PM's tsunami aid comments
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Indonesia accepts explanation from Julie Bishop over PM's tsunami aid comments

ABC  

Indonesia has accepted an explanation from Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop about comments linking tsunami aid to the fate of two Australians on death row. Vice president Jusuf Kalla confirmed he spoke to Ms Bishop on Thursday by phone after Prime Minister Tony Abbott earlier this week linked Australia's tsunami relief contribution with calls for clemency for drug smugglers Andrew …

Bali Nine: Former UN diplomat Philip Alston says Australia should take little credit for execution delay
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Former UN diplomat Philip Alston says Australia should take little credit for execution delay

ABC  

A former UN diplomat said he was hopeful the lives of two Australians on death row in Indonesia may be saved, but that the Federal Government should take little credit for the delay of the executions. "Australia's own human rights record is so poor in recent years that it would be a not particularly credible interlocutor if it was on …

Bali Nine: Indonesia gives approval for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer from prison to be executed
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Indonesia gives approval for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer from prison to be executed

ABC  

Indonesian authorities have approved the transfer of two convicted Australian drug smugglers from their Bali prison, in preparation for execution. The head of the Bali prosecutor's office, Momock Bambang Samirso, confirmed he received permission from the Justice and Human Rights Ministry on Wednesday night to transfer Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran out of Kerobokan prison, so they can be taken …

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in next group to face Indonesian firing squad
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in next group to face Indonesian firing squad

ABC  

The Indonesian government has confirmed that two convicted Australian drug smugglers are to be put to death in the next round of executions. It is understood Prime Minister Tony Abbott pleaded with Indonesia to see if there was anything that could be done to save the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The pair's lawyer, Julian McMahon, said the …

Bali Nine: Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan not yet listed for next round of executions, Indonesia says
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan not yet listed for next round of executions, Indonesia says

ABC  

A spokesman for the Indonesian attorney-general has denied two Australian drug smugglers have been listed in the next round of executions. There have been reports that Muhammad Prasetyo appeared before a parliamentary committee and said Australians were among the next group of death row inmates to be executed. But the attorney-general's spokesman, Tony Spontana, said Mr Prasetyo only discussed the …

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's families plead to Australian Government for help
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's families plead to Australian Government for help

ABC  

The families of two Bali Nine drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia have pleaded to the Australian Government for help, in a final effort to save them from execution. "I'm not giving up, and I know the Australian Government will do everything it can to bring the boys home, or even to stop the execution," Ms Sukumaran said. Michael …

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott appeals to Indonesian president to spare Australian pair on death row
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott appeals to Indonesian president to spare Australian pair on death row

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appealed directly to Indonesian president Joko Widodo to show mercy to two Australian men on death row in his country. Chan's chances of a reprieve appear equally doomed after president Widodo also made clear there was no prospect he would show mercy for any of the other prisoners on drug convictions. Mr Abbott's appeals came …

Bali Nine: Stalled decision on Andrew Chan's mercy plea key to negotiations, lawyer says
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Stalled decision on Andrew Chan's mercy plea key to negotiations, lawyer says

ABC  

Stalling a final decision on Bali Nine prisoner Andrew Chan's plea for mercy may be the one hope of saving him and fellow prisoner Myuran Sukumaran from the firing squad, the pair's lawyer says. Julian McMahon said while Chan's application for clemency to Indonesian president Joko Widodo was still unresolved, it remained the one critical point of negotiation for the …

Bali Nine death sentences seeing 'muted' public reaction, calls for help to save lives of drug runners
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine death sentences seeing 'muted' public reaction, calls for help to save lives of drug runners

ABC  

A lobby group is calling on Australians to help save the lives of the two Bali Nine prisoners due to be executed by firing squad in Indonesia this year. Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan had their last hope of an official reprieve dashed last week when Indonesian president Joko Widodo declared he would not grant clemency to any prisoners convicted …

No plans to execute Bali Nine pair in 2013
12 years, 3 months ago

No plans to execute Bali Nine pair in 2013

ABC  

The two Australians on death row in Indonesia appear to have received a one-year reprieve from facing the firing squad, despite Indonesia planning to start executions again. Of the hundreds of people on death row in Indonesia, two are members of the Australian drug trafficking group dubbed the Bali Nine. While 133 criminals have been sentenced to death in Indonesia …

Bali Nine ringleader loses final appeal
13 years, 8 months ago

Bali Nine ringleader loses final appeal

ABC  

Another member of the Bali Nine has lost his final legal appeal against a death sentence for heroin smuggling. Indonesia's supreme court has confirmed Myuran Sukumaran will face the firing squad unless Indonesia's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, grants clemency. Sukumaran was found guilty of organising a shipment of more than eight kilograms of heroin from Bali to Australia in 2005 …

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